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In 1994 the Kootenai River stock of white sturgeon was listed as endangered under the United States’ Endangered Species Act, and in 2006 the Upper Columbia River stock of white sturgeon was listed as endangered under ...

In Costa Rica, sea turtles are facing numerous threats from humans, diseases, and nature, resulting in a decrease in the abundances of the species that occur there. Natural threats include raccoons, ants, tides, and storms. ...

The Edwards Aquifer of Central Texas is an environmentally-sensitive aquifer hosting several endangered species and one threatened species. Protection of the aquifer involves prevention of entry to the aquifer of sediments ...

The Houston Zoo has been involved in conservation efforts worldwide for many years. However, in 2015, the Houston Zoo pledged to make conservation its priority and improve upon the existing conservation programs. In 2015, ...

There is currently a disconnect between animal sciences, human social sciences and conservation though there has been a call for interdisciplinary research in recent years. In order to bridge this gap, I adapted a conservation ...

The Houston Zoo is home to ten chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and six orangutans (Pongo
pygmaeus and Pongo abelii). The iPad was recently introduced and evaluated for a six month
time period to determine if it was a ...

Enrichment encourages the diversity of naturally occurring behaviors, increases activity, and reduces stereotypic behavior. By considering the life-history and behavior of each carnivore species, more effective enrichment ...

Despite its relative distance from most populated regions of the world, the Arctic has been significantly impacted by anthropogenic contamination and climate change. The entire Arctic ecosystem has been affected, with ...